Praising Halloween Etiquette

1950's ‘Trick or Treaters’ – If children will be saying “trick or treat” make sure they also say, “please” and “thank you.”
And how does one manage kids with sensory issues at Halloween? The best way to prepare a child who is on the spectrum (ASD) for Halloween is to first ask them if they want to do it. They may not want to ‘trick or treat’ but they may want to still be involved in having a costume and being there to receive ‘trick or treaters’ as opposed to door knocking. Make sure you purchase a costume ahead of time to ensure that they get used to the feeling of the fabric and walking in the costume. Also consider buy a costume with a mask so if they decide they don’t want to get into costume they may still decide to wear a mask. If they decide they do want to ‘trick or treat’ then there are a couple of things you can do to help ensure they are properly supported. Social stories are a great way to begin and you can either write your own or at least support the idea of ‘trick or treat’ in reality by planning a route on paper together and then pacing it out before the big night. -  tips from BrisbaneKids.com.au

Word of Praise

Dear Editor: A word of praise for the smaller children is, in my opinion, never out of place; in fact, praise would be given anyone should he or she merit it. Therefore, I think the children who took part in the Halloween Art Contest sponsored by the Healdsburg Rotary Club and the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, should be commended and praised for their good manners and behavior during the contest. 

I was with them a great part of the time, so I know they were great. On Halloween night there were well over 100 children that stopped at our house for “trick or treat.” Each one said “thank you” as they left. So I for one have nothing but a word of praise for Healdsburg's well behaved children. They deserve it. –R.L. Whitwell to the Healdsburg Tribune, Enterprise and Scimitar, 1955

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